Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202493037 - Machinist Lacerates Fingers in Pattern Cutter

Accident Summary Nr: 202493037 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 02/25/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314576190	03/15/2012	5085	423840	Lewis Goetz & Co Inc Dba Valley Rubber & Gasket Co

Abstract: At approximately 8 a.m. on the February 25, 2012, a 25-yearr-old male machinist was operating a waterjet pattern cutter for a facility that manufactures rubber gaskets. In an effort to unclog the machinery, which used 60,000 psi water pressure with an abrasive to cut patterns, the employee reached into the marked "danger zone," resulting in severe cuts and lacerations of his fingers on the left hand. He was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to regional medical facilities for specialized treatment.

Keywords: FINGER, MACHINIST, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, HAND, WARNING SIGN, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314576190			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Numerical control machine operators

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